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it's good for the economy, it'll get people up here. put those people to work. >> reporter: just 15 minutes ago. caltrans cleared snow from the received received side of the road. i bought gloves and socks, i haven't needed them. it's that perfect. reporting live. >> . >> a tornado outbreak left eight people dead today and forecasters say there could be more. earlier in the day twisters hit alabama and tennessee. we are in nashville where authorities are assessing the damage. >> reporter: good evening. that's right. the storm passed just a few hours ago. we are talking about hail, heavy wind and rain. this is round two. we are talking about another tornado outbreak just following the steadily twisters from earlier this week. sadly, five more people have been killed. millions of people have been race bracing for the worst. >> i know it's crazy, just nuts right here. there are people that their lives in danger, these rotating storms and tornadoes. >> reporter: the fury unleashed early. ripping off roofs and snapping power lines. as the da
it's good for the economy, it'll get people up here. put those people to work. >> reporter: just 15 minutes ago. caltrans cleared snow from the received received side of the road. i bought gloves and socks, i haven't needed them. it's that perfect. reporting live. >> . >> a tornado outbreak left eight people dead today and forecasters say there could be more. earlier in the day twisters hit alabama and tennessee. we are in nashville where authorities are assessing the damage....
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. >> reporter: organizers said they had to scale back this year because of the tough economy but they were still able to help families. >>> an accident tied up traffic. it happened around 5:00 this morning in oakland just north of high street. the oakland tribune reports two drivers were arrested on dui charges. there were no reports of major injuries and the freeway reopened around 6:15. >>> law enforcement agencies are on the roads this holiday season looking for erratic drivers. 256 people have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. that's 19 fewer than the year before. >> you know people should be enjoying the families and not having to worry about facing potential jail time or fines or anything like that. so they should make some decisions ahead of time before they partake in any festivities that involves alcohol. >> reporter: funding for the dui program come from the traffic safety administration. >>> for the community of newtown this is a somber christmas as people remember the 26 victims gunned down nearly two weeks ago. volunteers are working three hour s
. >> reporter: organizers said they had to scale back this year because of the tough economy but they were still able to help families. >>> an accident tied up traffic. it happened around 5:00 this morning in oakland just north of high street. the oakland tribune reports two drivers were arrested on dui charges. there were no reports of major injuries and the freeway reopened around 6:15. >>> law enforcement agencies are on the roads this holiday season looking for...
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referee: that continues to benefit other parts of the economy. >> the restaurants are busier than they've ever been. at least where i live in citrus heights. >> there's a will the of great community college programs and retraining programs to help develop our work force. >> reporter: now coming up at 6:00. how california compares to the u.s. unemployment picture and who's gaining and losing the most ground. tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and coming up at 5:38, we'll take a look at one industry that's still struggling and losing jobs despite today's discouraging reports. >>> the president toured a rolls royce plant that makes jet engine parts. he told the crowd there that the technology is getting stronger. >> we just found out that last month in february we added 233,000 private-sector jobs. more companies are bringing jobs back and investing in america. and manufacturing is adding jobs for the first time since the 1990s. >> the president also said he wants to use government funds to set up institutes where academics work with the private- sector to come up with invasions in manufact
referee: that continues to benefit other parts of the economy. >> the restaurants are busier than they've ever been. at least where i live in citrus heights. >> there's a will the of great community college programs and retraining programs to help develop our work force. >> reporter: now coming up at 6:00. how california compares to the u.s. unemployment picture and who's gaining and losing the most ground. tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and coming up at 5:38,...
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the economy in general, difficult weather, difficult economy. >> reporter: now the wine is flowing. >> our retail customers are doing much better this year, so are purchasing more. >> the market is hots. >> reporter: they're increasing their wine supply. they're replanting more vines than they have in the past 20 years. up until recently, this field was shallow. >> those grapes need to have a home. we know we can sell the wine we're going to make. >> reporter: they're hoping 2012 will be a very good year. the amount of rain they've gotten is just right. >> we got enough water but not too much water this year. you have a strong weather forecast which will bring us an earlier harvest and hopefully have good yields. >> reporter: prices may go up a little, but nothing drastic. that alone may be worth a toast. >>> a bird strike forced another passenger jet liner to make an emergency landing. listen to the emergency call from the pilot. >> we have to come back. we hit two big geese. >> had to make an emergency landing last night. you can see why. just take a look at the windshield. >> sta
the economy in general, difficult weather, difficult economy. >> reporter: now the wine is flowing. >> our retail customers are doing much better this year, so are purchasing more. >> the market is hots. >> reporter: they're increasing their wine supply. they're replanting more vines than they have in the past 20 years. up until recently, this field was shallow. >> those grapes need to have a home. we know we can sell the wine we're going to make. >>...
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rest of the year, major index down over concerns about spain and heightened fears about the global economy. here are the final numbers. the dow sid 233 points. the biggest decline since june. nasdaq was off 26 points and s&p 500 was down 20 points. >> >> a 30-year-old surfer killed in a shark attack off the central coast. this happened at coastal van denburg air force base. a friend of the victim actually witnessed the shark attacking and pulled his friend out of the water. paramedics pronounced the surfer dead at the scene. this was the second fatal shark attack in two years. back in october 2010. the shark attack claimed the life of a 19-year-old uc santa barbara student. >>> a closer look at the damage left behind in the rare tornadoes in northern california and the records those tornadoes tied. >>> dry conditions ruled our day. we have wet weather on the way. i'll show you when we can expect the next round and whether or not it will impact game one of the world series. . well, inside the brewer, there's a giant staircase. and the room is filled with all these different kinds of coffee.
rest of the year, major index down over concerns about spain and heightened fears about the global economy. here are the final numbers. the dow sid 233 points. the biggest decline since june. nasdaq was off 26 points and s&p 500 was down 20 points. >> >> a 30-year-old surfer killed in a shark attack off the central coast. this happened at coastal van denburg air force base. a friend of the victim actually witnessed the shark attacking and pulled his friend out of the water....
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figures show the state's economy would loose about $22 billion over two years. >> it's a huge hit to the california economy, also, because there is a big defense in arospace. >> the industry commissioned the study and warns of another recession if congress doesn't act to head off the automatic federal spending cuts. critics are calling on congress to act fast to avert the cuts which were included in last year's debt ceiling deal. >>> where with the economy headed? at 5:30 the forecast from the head of the federal rear what effect the crisis in europe is having on the recovery. >> california state university trustees gave automatic pay races to three presidents today even as they wrestled with a huge deficit this next fiscal year. the new state president of san francisco was among those getting the race. it meant new rules that limit the increase to 10% but they are still bound to be controversial with the deficit going as high as 427 million and tuition increasing this fall. students and union leaders have denounced the pay races. >>> the governor today signed a bill that's meant to
figures show the state's economy would loose about $22 billion over two years. >> it's a huge hit to the california economy, also, because there is a big defense in arospace. >> the industry commissioned the study and warns of another recession if congress doesn't act to head off the automatic federal spending cuts. critics are calling on congress to act fast to avert the cuts which were included in last year's debt ceiling deal. >>> where with the economy headed? at 5:30...
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. >> we are embedded in the global economy and we have to go outward. you expand or you contract. >> the governor signed a law that could lead to more foreign trade for california. the state's 12 foreign trade offices shut down nine years ago because of budget short falls. the law laws groups to work with the state to reopen them. >> chine se people like the walnut and the blackberry and the wine. >> the he said the law will help increase trade in the high tech industry between california and chain a. last year california exported $160 billion of goods to hundreds of foreign economies. the governor said this new trade law will boost that number and create more jobs. >> a walnut creak creek city councilman dropping out of the mayor race to take a new job. the governor has tapped him for the job and -- he made the a announcement this morning. he starts his new job on october 1st. the go business office is mainly concerned with streamlining state services for businesses, job creation, economic development and international trade. >> the house of representa
. >> we are embedded in the global economy and we have to go outward. you expand or you contract. >> the governor signed a law that could lead to more foreign trade for california. the state's 12 foreign trade offices shut down nine years ago because of budget short falls. the law laws groups to work with the state to reopen them. >> chine se people like the walnut and the blackberry and the wine. >> the he said the law will help increase trade in the high tech industry...
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the stock market remains a major under pining of the economy in general and retirement specifically. many believe united states markets poised for much better days ahead, nagging doubts restraining growth. >> some of it is worldwide situation. europe, the fears for a recession there, but if they can -- at least be more confident the market will go higher. >> if the economy continues to recover the way it has been, i think there is every reason to think that prices will be doing reasonablely well. >> reporter: small investors stuck by the market are very wary. >> the program trades and the computer driven stuff and call that, by the time the average guy gets wind of something that's -- he can make some money it's all the smart money is in and gone and you are just feeding them cup many change. >> i don't know a lot but i think it's a gamble. it's a gamble. hopefully for the people who have a lost money invested, it comes back up. >> reporter: kathy curtis sea are tells her clients to be caution. >> i think that the markets will continue to be extremely volatile like they were last yea
the stock market remains a major under pining of the economy in general and retirement specifically. many believe united states markets poised for much better days ahead, nagging doubts restraining growth. >> some of it is worldwide situation. europe, the fears for a recession there, but if they can -- at least be more confident the market will go higher. >> if the economy continues to recover the way it has been, i think there is every reason to think that prices will be doing...
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. >> i think you can go back to 2007 and maybe just as the economy was starting to head south where there are some decisions related to borrowing and budgeting and contracts, had they been made differently and people realized where the economy was headed. the city would not be in the situation today. >>> came out of bankruptcy last year and there's a new balanced budget, there's a 200 million- dollar spending plan for hiring five new police officers and two code enforcement officers. also pays down some of the city's pension deficit. the layo voters gave the city breathing room by including a 10% hike in the sales tax but the new budget will leave the city with a five percent operating reserve. >>> the modesto irrigation system wants to sell some of it. there's a revised contract for the water sale. the irrigation district says there's plenty of water and the higher rate that san francisco would pay would help fund improvements but some modesto improvements have concern business the water supply. the district will vote on it july 24th. >>> there is two grass fires near the town of crocket
. >> i think you can go back to 2007 and maybe just as the economy was starting to head south where there are some decisions related to borrowing and budgeting and contracts, had they been made differently and people realized where the economy was headed. the city would not be in the situation today. >>> came out of bankruptcy last year and there's a new balanced budget, there's a 200 million- dollar spending plan for hiring five new police officers and two code enforcement...
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she is all about the economy. she really talked about how her husband wants to bring this country back to where it should be, a leader in the world, how important it is for us to have jobs. >> she said that women's issues were employment. they were the same as men now. >> reporter: political analysts say the democratic party often has the advantage when it comes to female voters, but this year, the economy may trump social b5b8vs. there is this historic gender gap advantage that the democrats have, but wrim traditionally pot book voters. they dare about the able to walk into the grocery store and buy what their families need. >> reporter: here's some earl video taken by chopper 2 of the chateau. pete wilson and george schulz are also expected to attend. democrats will give their said of the mitt romney store stoir, according to president obama's campaign. >>> president obama called mitt floil today to congratulate him on securing enough delegates to win the republican nomination. white house aides say the presiden
she is all about the economy. she really talked about how her husband wants to bring this country back to where it should be, a leader in the world, how important it is for us to have jobs. >> she said that women's issues were employment. they were the same as men now. >> reporter: political analysts say the democratic party often has the advantage when it comes to female voters, but this year, the economy may trump social b5b8vs. there is this historic gender gap advantage that the...
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the ymca is set to operate them but said the economy has played a role in keeping them closed. >> it's a little sad to see a pool full of green water. we started about go weeks ago looking for $17,000. >> about an hour ago we talked to the director who said that the ymca now has the money to run those pools. > >>> the 49ers asked a judge for a temporary restraining order to freeze $30 million first earmarked for the stadium. the city wants to redirect the money. the 49ers argue it's legally their money because it was set aside by voters in 2010 to help build their stadium. the city of santa clara where the stadium is being built agrees. >> the 2022 olympics will not be in tahoe. the hoped to be considered for the winter olympics in 2022n is video from the last time they were held there in 1960. today the united states committee said it won't bid for the games but look at the possible bid for the 2026 games. >> coming up next on ktvu channel 2news at six. >> they are common household products popular with teens for all the wrong reasons. the dangerous game that every parent should know
the ymca is set to operate them but said the economy has played a role in keeping them closed. >> it's a little sad to see a pool full of green water. we started about go weeks ago looking for $17,000. >> about an hour ago we talked to the director who said that the ymca now has the money to run those pools. > >>> the 49ers asked a judge for a temporary restraining order to freeze $30 million first earmarked for the stadium. the city wants to redirect the money. the...
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. >>> almost everybody who lives in san francisco thinks tourist are important to the city's economy. 98% of people in a new survey said that tourists are important or very important. 70% called it the city's most important industry. only 3% of residents felt it had a negative impact on san francisco's finances. about 400 people were interviewed by telephone early last month. >> a major british bank has agreed to pay a 340 million- dollar settlement connection with charges of hiding transactions linked to iran. the new york's top banking regulate era ceus the london based standard chartered bank of hiding $250 billion in transactions for iran over ten years breaking united states sanction laws. the settlement also requires the bank to put in a monitor. . >>> the actor who gave us one of television's most remember ared characters has died. >> she is really sick. . >> reporter: ron played the nerdy student arnold on the show welcome back cotter. he appeared from 1975 to 1979. you see him here. he later played small parts in other shows but he is best known for this one. thehe brooklyn t
. >>> almost everybody who lives in san francisco thinks tourist are important to the city's economy. 98% of people in a new survey said that tourists are important or very important. 70% called it the city's most important industry. only 3% of residents felt it had a negative impact on san francisco's finances. about 400 people were interviewed by telephone early last month. >> a major british bank has agreed to pay a 340 million- dollar settlement connection with charges of...
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when the economy collapsed their clients are still obligated to pay the agreed on rates. that's four million dollars a year in oakland. >> that's the case because of the financial meltdown that they provoked. >> reporter: the coalition held its event at the former b of a building where they now have offices. right in front of this monolith that's been known as the banker's heart. 42 don't have clean hands through its own fraud investment itself was a key player in the economic collapse. directly and indirectly they received $54 billion in taxpayer bailouts and loans. >> that was taxpayer money that bailed them out and like we did that we want them to extend that to us. >> reporter: one example, oakland has paid $30 million but has another 20 million to go. >> they have made their money on this deal. it's not like we say we don't want to pay you for the deal. the termination fee is just that, a fee. >> reporter: a termination fee is $15 million. oakland city council has voted if they don't terminate the deal without penalty it'll never do business with the bank again. >> w
when the economy collapsed their clients are still obligated to pay the agreed on rates. that's four million dollars a year in oakland. >> that's the case because of the financial meltdown that they provoked. >> reporter: the coalition held its event at the former b of a building where they now have offices. right in front of this monolith that's been known as the banker's heart. 42 don't have clean hands through its own fraud investment itself was a key player in the economic...
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and wrote that when the chief strategist can't defend the president it shows his assessment of the economy may be wrong. >>> after surviving his recall bid last week, scott walker is now predicting a win for republicans in november. that is if their actions are bold. >> the governor has a shot the r doesn't stand for republican but for reformer if he shows my state and americans that he has a plan to take on the reforms. >> the governor disagreed the statement romney made on friday saying that the president's focus on hiring more teachers, firefighters and police showed he didn't understand wisconsin's message in rejecting the recall. today walker said his anti union reforms still protect public safety and education and that those jobs not what he considers big government. >>> ohio senator rob port man is down playing speculation that he is on the short list to become romney's vice president candidate. yesterday he helped open romney's high lie campaign headquarters, he wouldn't comment and said the choice is up to the campaign. as in 2008 ohio is a critical state in the election. no repub
and wrote that when the chief strategist can't defend the president it shows his assessment of the economy may be wrong. >>> after surviving his recall bid last week, scott walker is now predicting a win for republicans in november. that is if their actions are bold. >> the governor has a shot the r doesn't stand for republican but for reformer if he shows my state and americans that he has a plan to take on the reforms. >> the governor disagreed the statement romney made...
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at a rally he said that the past few years have been hard on a lot of americans. >> in the obama economy, some of the hardest hit have been those in the middle class of america. many of whom have fall phren the middle class. >> even though is he from michigan it could be a hard campaign. voters have chosen a democratic presidential candidate for the last 24 years. >> the warning going out today to university of california students. >>> and a no go. the move that would have helped the cost of going to college. >> and you don't hear n the blunt word from the judge in the roger clemens dial. what he said to attorneys on both sides. ♪ [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices and fewer calories, america's beverage companies are delivering. . >>>
at a rally he said that the past few years have been hard on a lot of americans. >> in the obama economy, some of the hardest hit have been those in the middle class of america. many of whom have fall phren the middle class. >> even though is he from michigan it could be a hard campaign. voters have chosen a democratic presidential candidate for the last 24 years. >> the warning going out today to university of california students. >>> and a no go. the move that would...
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for the overall economy most critical shopping days are ahead of us. >> i'm very cautious about how i spend now but i can imagine that spending if something like this happens. it will definitely affect how i spend my money. >> reporter: that worries consumertologist psychologist. >> the drop in consumer confidence has everything to do with the fiscal cliff. what we're seeing is that consumers really don't have a sense of trust that they're safe. they're wondering about the future ramp consumer spending numbers just released for november shows spending at a three year high. but that was last month. today's critical consumer confidence numbers are at a five month low. and today the stock market closed down triple digits. >> people don't like uncertainties. there's a possibility of something happening. you don't like to hang your hat on what happens in washington. >> the prospect of huge tax increases plus some spending cults is clearly raise the amount of uncertainty and the amount of risk that's in the economy. >> i think they'll settle it, but i still think the taxes are going to go u
for the overall economy most critical shopping days are ahead of us. >> i'm very cautious about how i spend now but i can imagine that spending if something like this happens. it will definitely affect how i spend my money. >> reporter: that worries consumertologist psychologist. >> the drop in consumer confidence has everything to do with the fiscal cliff. what we're seeing is that consumers really don't have a sense of trust that they're safe. they're wondering about the...
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and the first three of the debates will focus on the economy. the two candidates face off october 3 at the university of denver in colorado. >>> the food industry hit a 17- -year high last year. commercial fishermen caught 10.1 billion pounds of fish and shellfish. it's 23% more in weight and 17% more in value than 2010. alaska topped the list in both quantity and value. the report says that fish populations are rebuilding, although a number of fisheries remain in trouble. >>> the u.s. senate will be considering a bill that could motivate companies to reestablish their call centers on u.s. soil. the legislation would require that overseas operators tell customers where they're located. companies that send their calls abroad would also be inel i believe for federal grants and loans. sherrod brown introduced the bill today. >> if the people answer the phone would say, i live in so- and-so, i'm answering from so- and-so place, if they cited a place in the united states, companies would more likely be moving them back. >> the bill is called the u.s.
and the first three of the debates will focus on the economy. the two candidates face off october 3 at the university of denver in colorado. >>> the food industry hit a 17- -year high last year. commercial fishermen caught 10.1 billion pounds of fish and shellfish. it's 23% more in weight and 17% more in value than 2010. alaska topped the list in both quantity and value. the report says that fish populations are rebuilding, although a number of fisheries remain in trouble. >>>...
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but i guess because of the economy, people are trying trying to take metal. >> taking them isn't easy. they have to turn off the water, unbolt it from the base and carry it away and they each weigh about 100 pounds. officials are urging people watch out for suspicious activity and call 911 if you see anyone camperring with one. >>> fran -- tampering with one. >>> arrested for child pornography. prosecutors gathered evidence since his initial arrest in june. he turned himself in this morning and will be charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. >>> the late summer rush is on at yosemite national park. the new precautions to try to contain the spread of hantavirus and why visitors say the trip is still worth the risk. >> and this bride asks us for help when someone stole all of her wedding photos. the steps she is taking a trap them down. >> and an suv slammed into a restaurant injuring two people. we are gaterring more information right now -- gathering more information right now. o' >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news
but i guess because of the economy, people are trying trying to take metal. >> taking them isn't easy. they have to turn off the water, unbolt it from the base and carry it away and they each weigh about 100 pounds. officials are urging people watch out for suspicious activity and call 911 if you see anyone camperring with one. >>> fran -- tampering with one. >>> arrested for child pornography. prosecutors gathered evidence since his initial arrest in june. he turned...
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. >> the president today stirred up a political nest when making remarks on the economy. the president noted that the country has created 4.3 million jobs over the past few years but take a listen to what he said next. >> the private sector is doing fine. we are seeing weaknesses have to do with state and local government. >> he later said that the economy is not doing fine. he said many people are still out of work and that there has been good momentum in the private sector. >>> romney wasted no time. >> for the president of the united states to sand up and say the private sector is doing fine? that's going to go down in history an a huge misunderstanding by a president who is out of touch. >> he held a rally at a round table meeting in iowa today. next he heads west to utah for a campaign event in salt lake city. >>> in wall street stocks rose for the 4th day in a row. the dow added 93 points, the nasdaq up 27 and the s&p500 climbed ten to finish the week on the up note. >> a new field poll finds more support governor brown's tax hike compared to a competing ballot meas
. >> the president today stirred up a political nest when making remarks on the economy. the president noted that the country has created 4.3 million jobs over the past few years but take a listen to what he said next. >> the private sector is doing fine. we are seeing weaknesses have to do with state and local government. >> he later said that the economy is not doing fine. he said many people are still out of work and that there has been good momentum in the private sector....
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more than two thirds, 37% said fuel economy. that's more than twice the number two answer which was quality, safety and value was farther down the list with performance near the bottom president the deputy auto editor said the survey prove that high fuel prices continue to influence the habits and concerns of drivers. >>> dozens of school children made a lot of noise at the state capitol hoping to savor child care programs. with the state working with the 16 billion-dollar budge short fall child care programs poised to loose $450 million. without quality after school supervision, children are more likely to engage in high risk behaviors. state senator lonnie hancock was at the rally to show her support. >> go out, tell your story, make sure that every legislative office in the capitol knows how important the work that you do is. >> reporter: the voter approved proper 49 guarantees funding for after school programs but rally organizers say those programs have long wait lists and can't absorb the consequences of steep cut. >> educ
more than two thirds, 37% said fuel economy. that's more than twice the number two answer which was quality, safety and value was farther down the list with performance near the bottom president the deputy auto editor said the survey prove that high fuel prices continue to influence the habits and concerns of drivers. >>> dozens of school children made a lot of noise at the state capitol hoping to savor child care programs. with the state working with the 16 billion-dollar budge short...
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into negative growth. >> reporter: the total tax hike and spending cuts hit on california's economy alone would be some $$90 billion. reporting live, tom baker, ktvu. >>> on wall street today, trading was relatively flat. the dow fell .31. the nasdaq fell and the s & p 500-inched up a little less than a point. >> kodak reached a financing deal to take it out of bankruptcy. it would allow them to borrow $793 million and sell its patent fort you'll to for $500 million. it needs bankruptcy approval. they filed for bankruptcy protection in january while struggling to compete with the digital photography industry. >>> this 56 year old grandmother is not someone to be messed with. what she fought off with her bare hands and an axe. >> they come from thousands of miles away and pay a lot to go to college. where they are coming from. and you live way up here. brian, your cousin, he's a little bit older than you, he lives here, in chicago. and your aunt lisa lives here, in baltimore. uncle earnie? waaay out in hawaii. but don't you worry, we will always be together for christmas. [ male anno
into negative growth. >> reporter: the total tax hike and spending cuts hit on california's economy alone would be some $$90 billion. reporting live, tom baker, ktvu. >>> on wall street today, trading was relatively flat. the dow fell .31. the nasdaq fell and the s & p 500-inched up a little less than a point. >> kodak reached a financing deal to take it out of bankruptcy. it would allow them to borrow $793 million and sell its patent fort you'll to for $500 million. it...
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the clerk at the economy lodge more helpful. he said everyone gets a flier warning that prostitution isn't allowed. >> has the problem gotten better? did you know there was a problem? >> i think this is working. >> reporter: you think this is working. >> reporter: but people we talked to said prostitution is a long time problem here. this man who says he used to be a john says he sees the women he used to hire. >> this was a pretty common hotel. are there ones you don't know on the strip you can go to? >> this is a common hotel. this one here. >> reporter: the national lodge has a spot reserved for oakland pd and we did see several patrol cars, this officer stopped one suspected prostitute. but the city attorney says prostitution, kidnapping and rape are ongoing problems that have not gotten any better. >> we think we have to take drastic measures to address a drastic problem. >> reporter: taking the stand in court today, residents and people who work in that area who say they are fed up and want their neighborhood back. >> this
the clerk at the economy lodge more helpful. he said everyone gets a flier warning that prostitution isn't allowed. >> has the problem gotten better? did you know there was a problem? >> i think this is working. >> reporter: you think this is working. >> reporter: but people we talked to said prostitution is a long time problem here. this man who says he used to be a john says he sees the women he used to hire. >> this was a pretty common hotel. are there ones you...
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it is a reflection of the economy and they think it may rise once the economy recovers. >>> americans may soon have more privacy. tonight they approved the communication privacy act. it require as police to get a warrant before reading posts. right now it is only needed for e-mails. some groups are concerned the change could hamper investigations. >> police officers don't like to be slowed down in their pursuit of offenders. >> committee chair said the law will better protect privacy in the digit age. >>> we are on storm watch tonight and coming up in 2 minutes the rush to repair as a new wave of rain makes its way into the bay area right now. we are tracking it. >> a flash flood watch takes effect in one hour for the bay area, the dangerous conditions we could see. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 6:00 p.m. >>> more rain is arriving in the bay area right now. this is crews rushing to clean up and shore up for the second wave in a series of significant storms. >>> hello. i am frank somerville. >> and i am julie haener. >> live pictur
it is a reflection of the economy and they think it may rise once the economy recovers. >>> americans may soon have more privacy. tonight they approved the communication privacy act. it require as police to get a warrant before reading posts. right now it is only needed for e-mails. some groups are concerned the change could hamper investigations. >> police officers don't like to be slowed down in their pursuit of offenders. >> committee chair said the law will better...
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. >>> stocks edged lower on fears the threat from the fiscal cliff might put a damper on the economy. the dow is down 59 to 12,965. the nasdaq is down 8 at 3,002. the s&p is down 6 at 1,409. coming up at 5:45 p.m., car sales reach a level they haven't seen in years. plus the potential impact the fiscal cliff could have. >>> mitt romney is back at his old job. he is rejoining the board at mareiate international -- marriott international. they have a long standing friend ship. >>> coming up, we have shown you this sink hole developing, what they are doing get things back to order in this neighborhood. >> a nice break today. the rainfall ending, giving us a break but there are more showers headed our way. i will have the timing on the showers in 10 minutes. how do you do that? well, inside the brewer, there's this train that's powerful enough to carry more coffee and fresh water to make coffee that's stronger and bigger... and even hotter! actually, i just press this button. brew the coffee you love -- stronger, bigger, or hotter -- with the keurig vue. u-verse high speed internet. you k
. >>> stocks edged lower on fears the threat from the fiscal cliff might put a damper on the economy. the dow is down 59 to 12,965. the nasdaq is down 8 at 3,002. the s&p is down 6 at 1,409. coming up at 5:45 p.m., car sales reach a level they haven't seen in years. plus the potential impact the fiscal cliff could have. >>> mitt romney is back at his old job. he is rejoining the board at mareiate international -- marriott international. they have a long standing friend...
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a shut down could cost the economy billions of dollars. a mediator has been working with the two sides. a strike is looming with a few days left. >>> a court set aside $200 million in restitution to wells fargo debt card users. the bank illegally manipulated how it processed mumps to max -- purchases to maximize over draft fees. the court sent the case back to the trial court saying the bank violated state law in the way it notified customers. >>> traffic is being rekrauted to -- rerouted. the no awe -- u.s. national oceanic and atmospheric administration approved vessel lane changes. the whale migrate up the california coast. in 2010 20 whales died after colliding with a ship. >>> zoo keepers build a fire every day during the winter for the 160 monkeys. they are not afraid of the flames and love to lay around the fire. zoo keepers use the fire to bake sweet potatoes that are a big hit with them. >>> snowstorms pound the northeast with many under a winter storm warning. snowplows are working around the clock in maine. many flights are dela
a shut down could cost the economy billions of dollars. a mediator has been working with the two sides. a strike is looming with a few days left. >>> a court set aside $200 million in restitution to wells fargo debt card users. the bank illegally manipulated how it processed mumps to max -- purchases to maximize over draft fees. the court sent the case back to the trial court saying the bank violated state law in the way it notified customers. >>> traffic is being rekrauted to...
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report most important consumers whose spending accounts for most of the economy are starting to believe it. >> i think its general rating momentum but every day is different and different news affects it every day up and down. it seems we are on a more positive growth cycle. >> if the perception becomes more positive than people will start spending money more and people have a better outlook on. >> i have a sense of optimism for the future. i think people are thinking this can't go on forever. >> reporter: though the national news is nothing short of great, california of course is another story. that's a story we will tell you when i return for the 6:00 edition of channel 2news. reporting live. >> a new poll showing romney is way out in front with less than a day to go before tomorrow's caucuses. ken pritchett is in reno and says some are saying there could still be a last minute surprise with one of the candidates. >> reporter: there is a lull here now but its been busy all day in the headquarters where they have been gearing up, preparing for tom's first in the west cow cause. what wa
report most important consumers whose spending accounts for most of the economy are starting to believe it. >> i think its general rating momentum but every day is different and different news affects it every day up and down. it seems we are on a more positive growth cycle. >> if the perception becomes more positive than people will start spending money more and people have a better outlook on. >> i have a sense of optimism for the future. i think people are thinking this...
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it started when mitt romney said his wife gives him advice on how women areenthed by the economy. she said she can't understand because she never worked a day in her life. mrs. romney fired back. >> my career choice was to be mother. we need to respect choices women make. other women make choices to have a career and have a family. i respect that. >> president obama weighed in today saying there is no tougher job than being a mom. coming up, how voters are weighing in on the controversy. >>> garden city new york will have the nation's only pta chapter focused on the gays and lesbians students. >>> california's high-speed rail system moved closer to reality. the california high-speed rail authority approved its business plan. now the legislator has till august 31 to okay a bond issue for the project to run trains between southern california and the bay area. >>> effort launched to support wet land improvements for the bay area. business leaders and groups announced a partnership to promote flood control projects. the group will seek funds to restore the old levies that were built 1
it started when mitt romney said his wife gives him advice on how women areenthed by the economy. she said she can't understand because she never worked a day in her life. mrs. romney fired back. >> my career choice was to be mother. we need to respect choices women make. other women make choices to have a career and have a family. i respect that. >> president obama weighed in today saying there is no tougher job than being a mom. coming up, how voters are weighing in on the...
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. >>> top officials at the federal reserve appear to be open to more moves to simulate the economy if growth doesn't pick up. that comes from the minutes of the meeting last month involving the central bank as open markets committee. it's not clear how much they could do since the feds interest rates are already near zero. the fed has used bond purchases in the past to try and boost the economy. >>> it was another down day on wall street as worries continue over greece and the european debt crisis. all three major indices posted their fourth straight day of losses the dow has finished lower in 10 of the last 11 sessions. the closing bell the dow was down 33 points. nasdaq 20 points lower the s & p 500 closed down almost 6 points. >>> a few hours ago after a contentious debate u. s. house renewed the many democrats rejecting the republican backed bill. both sides agree funding for domestic violence programs should be extended but they clashed over some provisions. democrats wanted to add special protection for gays and lesbians similar to the measure passed by the senate but republican
. >>> top officials at the federal reserve appear to be open to more moves to simulate the economy if growth doesn't pick up. that comes from the minutes of the meeting last month involving the central bank as open markets committee. it's not clear how much they could do since the feds interest rates are already near zero. the fed has used bond purchases in the past to try and boost the economy. >>> it was another down day on wall street as worries continue over greece and the...
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the two -- the economy and essentially able to be elected. they want someone they think it beat the president in the fall. >> we want to take a quick look at the top candidates head quarters in florida. the scene in romney's head quarters in tampa, lot of happy people there waiting for romefully to come up to the podium and speak. now we flip over to a live picture from orlando and the headquarters for gingrich, even though he lost he has said he is in this for the long hall. next up nevada and maine followed by colorado and minnesota. again the headline tonight, romney the projected winner in south carolina. >> more than a dozen people are making big contributions to help the president get reelected. his campaign has released a list of the top fundraiser, 60 of them raised a half million dollars each. one is mark of san francisco. chairman and ceo of the cloud computing firm sales force.com. other top doanors include dream works ceo of los angeles and steve of menlo park the former state controller. >> the city council decided not to take ac
the two -- the economy and essentially able to be elected. they want someone they think it beat the president in the fall. >> we want to take a quick look at the top candidates head quarters in florida. the scene in romney's head quarters in tampa, lot of happy people there waiting for romefully to come up to the podium and speak. now we flip over to a live picture from orlando and the headquarters for gingrich, even though he lost he has said he is in this for the long hall. next up...
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wells fargo is evicting residents, they are taking people's money, they have helped trash the economy and we are here to say it has to end. >> reporter: police moved in and arrested about a dozen people for trespassing. >> occupy protesters also marched today outside the federal courthouse in oakland. the group gathered outside the federal building on clay street. they are protesting the landmark united states supreme court rule that removed most limits on corporate spending in federal elections. >> look at the inability of the political system to deal with the real problem that the country is facing, the game playing, they are taking care of the 1%, they are very responsive to the 1%. the rest of us don't even count. >> reporter: there were occupy the court protests in other cities across the country as well including at the federal court building in san francisco and in san jose. once again here we have a team of reporters covering this day of protests and the situation is developing as we speak we will continue to show you live pictures of the situation and the impact on the evenin
wells fargo is evicting residents, they are taking people's money, they have helped trash the economy and we are here to say it has to end. >> reporter: police moved in and arrested about a dozen people for trespassing. >> occupy protesters also marched today outside the federal courthouse in oakland. the group gathered outside the federal building on clay street. they are protesting the landmark united states supreme court rule that removed most limits on corporate spending in...
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when large numbers of people move away it create as drag on the economy, makes it harder for businesses to grow and raise the tax dollars to run the city. one woman said she is moving out. >> i don't feel safe anymore. the crime grows every year. cars racing all the time. >> from 2000-2010 when the city averaged 118 homicides a year the population dropped by 1800 people. >>> a group of occupy protesters is still in farmland in albany. they hoped to have the dispute settled by today but protesters are still have agameting. coming up, what is at steak for university of california at berkeley researchers who use the farm. >>> new at 5:00, the cia stopped another underwear bomber attack on a u.s. airplane. the plot involved a more sophisticated bomb than the one that failed in 2009. authorities say this time a al- qaeda cell planned to blown up a plane bound for had united states. the fbi is trying to determine if it would have passed through the airport security. u.s. defense secretary leon panetta says they will do everything to keep america safe. >> what it makes clear is this country ha
when large numbers of people move away it create as drag on the economy, makes it harder for businesses to grow and raise the tax dollars to run the city. one woman said she is moving out. >> i don't feel safe anymore. the crime grows every year. cars racing all the time. >> from 2000-2010 when the city averaged 118 homicides a year the population dropped by 1800 people. >>> a group of occupy protesters is still in farmland in albany. they hoped to have the dispute settled...
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tells you, manufacturing matters to a country economy. i don't care what anybody tells you. >> reporter: the my car is being marketed as an afordable two seater that produces no emissions, they plan a second plant in mississippi. >>> yahoo sued facebook in march after demanding they pay licensing fee on licensing pat tents. facebook claimed yahoo infringed on its patents including it's method of tagging photographs. under the deal facebook and yahoo will cross license those patents. they will cross promote each other's media events. >> amazon working on its own smart phone. sources say it'll rival the i- phone and its phone that use google's operating system. the report says amazon is requiring pat pents to avoid the litigation that's resulted in the similarities in i-phones and phones companies like samsung. >>> a glitch that caused newly down loaded apps to crash has been fixed. apple said it was a problem with the servor that generated a drm code for some apps. that gives people access to copy righted content. its been fixed user dear
tells you, manufacturing matters to a country economy. i don't care what anybody tells you. >> reporter: the my car is being marketed as an afordable two seater that produces no emissions, they plan a second plant in mississippi. >>> yahoo sued facebook in march after demanding they pay licensing fee on licensing pat tents. facebook claimed yahoo infringed on its patents including it's method of tagging photographs. under the deal facebook and yahoo will cross license those...
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products back on epeat registry focusing on environmental sustainability, leadership in green invasion economy. you may recall the city was halting it's purchase of apple products over the environmental issue. >>> in the south bay today dozens of families spent hours waiting in line. they weren't an add -- they weren't at an amusement park, they were waiting to sign up their children for a backpack with supplies. that was maria, she arrived at 3:00 this morning. she was one of thousands of children and parents who lined up overnight. they came to register for the hack a bag registry. >> i'm not working right now, i haven't been working for two years. i had a surgery and haven't gotten back on my feet. it helps me. >> reporter: sacred heart planned to sign up 1,000 families but when they reached that number, there were still a lot of people in line. so they raised their goal and signed up 2,500 children. sacred heart still needs donations so that everybody who needs a backpack gets one. >>> chevrolet is offering a summer deal that drivers may not want to pass up. the general motors brand is off
products back on epeat registry focusing on environmental sustainability, leadership in green invasion economy. you may recall the city was halting it's purchase of apple products over the environmental issue. >>> in the south bay today dozens of families spent hours waiting in line. they weren't an add -- they weren't at an amusement park, they were waiting to sign up their children for a backpack with supplies. that was maria, she arrived at 3:00 this morning. she was one of...
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president obama has worked hard to improve the economy, healthcare and education. she reminded them quote, this is the president that took out osama bin laden. early voting began in nevada last week and one-fourth of the states voters have cast their ballots. >>> mitt romney campaigned today in iowa where he mocked president obama's campaign slogan. >> the president's campaign slogan is this. forward. but to 23 million americans struggling to find a good job these last four years feel a lot more like backward. >> romney said president obama's campaign quote, falls short of the magnitude of these times. if he is elected president he'll make policy changes that bring the economy, in his words, roaring back. find out how your political views align with the candidates. like ktvu channel 2 on facebook. >> friends and family of former senator george mcgovern gathered for his funeral. the 90-year-old died this past sunday. he served in the u.s. house and senate and ran as the democratic nominee against republican richard nixon in 1972. after leaving politics he devoted hi
president obama has worked hard to improve the economy, healthcare and education. she reminded them quote, this is the president that took out osama bin laden. early voting began in nevada last week and one-fourth of the states voters have cast their ballots. >>> mitt romney campaigned today in iowa where he mocked president obama's campaign slogan. >> the president's campaign slogan is this. forward. but to 23 million americans struggling to find a good job these last four years...
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let's make sure that middle class family and the american economy and the world economy are not adversely impacted because people can't do their jobs. >> reporter: lawmakers pointed fingers in this high stakes game of chicken. >> it's the republicans who are holding hostage the middle class of america so that the wealthy do not have to pay their fair share. >> we could tax all the rich people and cut their heads off and it would not help the fiscal cliff. >> reporter: talk now of a smaller deal that extends bush tax rates for the middle class and extends unemployment benefits. but puts off major spending cuts and reform to entitlements like medicare. >> we're going to end up with a small, kick the can down the road bill that creates another fiscal cliff to deal with with fiscal cliff. >> reporter: lawmakers are talking about how to retroactively avoid going off the fiscal cliff on a new congress. >>> the fiscal cliff debate is impacting people here in the bay area who's lives could dramatically change as soon as tomorrow. tom vacar is live at a highway work site in oakland and has the sto
let's make sure that middle class family and the american economy and the world economy are not adversely impacted because people can't do their jobs. >> reporter: lawmakers pointed fingers in this high stakes game of chicken. >> it's the republicans who are holding hostage the middle class of america so that the wealthy do not have to pay their fair share. >> we could tax all the rich people and cut their heads off and it would not help the fiscal cliff. >> reporter:...
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. >> reporter: for all of us, coastal areas a major economic engine, for the entire economy. reporting live. >> the number of americans who believe in human cause global warming is on the increase. a university of michigan survey found that 62% of those asked back in december believed that the earth is getting warmer. that's up from 55% in the spring of last year. many say -- they believe the climate is changing. in half an hour a new idea on how a warming climate may be changing winter weather patterns. >> we are talking about a winter storm set to approach and we can feel the change already. it's do. >> yeah a big change from just last week when temperatures were 20 degrees warmer. last week it sass temperatures in the 70's and -- popped a couple 80s. couple records. we are back to february though there is one day left and it'll feel like winter. especially today and tonight and into tomorrow. we go outside. the tracker, the radars spinning, one up in davis, one around -- santa cruz mountains. you can see some light returns here. these returns, the green areas, rain areas g
. >> reporter: for all of us, coastal areas a major economic engine, for the entire economy. reporting live. >> the number of americans who believe in human cause global warming is on the increase. a university of michigan survey found that 62% of those asked back in december believed that the earth is getting warmer. that's up from 55% in the spring of last year. many say -- they believe the climate is changing. in half an hour a new idea on how a warming climate may be changing...
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today show officials think another round of bond buying will be needed to support the united states economy. that's the same meeting where they decided to hold interest rates at record lows. the dow was off 97 points today, it's worst session this year. the nasdaq was down 16 along with apple stocks which fell more than $11 today and closed below $500 a share. >> visitation valley to the top of nob hill the trip one young woman is taking to meet the president of the united states. >> back here in ten minutes, tomorrow morning it'll be as cold as we have seen in a while. possible black ice. i will see you back here with that forecast. . >>> iran government leaders are reportedly ready to resume talks with world leaders offer its disputed nuclear program. this the same day they claimed to have made two major advances in mastering production of nuclear fuel. they have long insisted its program is for energy, not weapons but people remain skeptical and say the talks could be a delay tactic. >> this time tomorrow the president expected to be here in the bay area. we are live in the city with the
today show officials think another round of bond buying will be needed to support the united states economy. that's the same meeting where they decided to hold interest rates at record lows. the dow was off 97 points today, it's worst session this year. the nasdaq was down 16 along with apple stocks which fell more than $11 today and closed below $500 a share. >> visitation valley to the top of nob hill the trip one young woman is taking to meet the president of the united states....
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number of women who are serving today in combat situations who are coming home facing a very tough economy, they have kids with them. they don't want to put them in a dangerous situation. privacy is really important to them. >> the new investigation find the number of female homeless vets has doubled in the past five years. there are now more than 3,300 nationwide. some in shelters others living in the street. debra price served in the army for 11 years she was living in a homeless shelter but recently moved into a veterans administration home for women. >> i don't feel like i'm home. i'm not worrying about where i have to go tomorrow. >> reporter: senator murray says many female vets don't know that help is available. and when they do they find most housing is geared for men and lack safety. v.a. housing for females are far behind. >>> france today urged nato to speed up its timetable for turning combat operations from afghanistan to afghan forces. the united states has set a goal of withdrawing all troops from afghanistan by the end of 2013. by today the french president said france will
number of women who are serving today in combat situations who are coming home facing a very tough economy, they have kids with them. they don't want to put them in a dangerous situation. privacy is really important to them. >> the new investigation find the number of female homeless vets has doubled in the past five years. there are now more than 3,300 nationwide. some in shelters others living in the street. debra price served in the army for 11 years she was living in a homeless...
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it coincided with the release of a report called life in the valley economy. it showed that those in the middle and lower brackets had a drop in their median income of 3.2%, hitting the lowest point in 11 years. >> i think the purpose of this was to say we need to be inclusive in silicon valley. we need to have people that have a fair wage, a minimum wage, the right skills and be all in it together to be productive for the future. >> today's summit was organized by working partnerships usa, a group that describes itself as an independently social change organization. >>> the presidential debate now just moments away. we will carry it live when it begins. >> and thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news.
it coincided with the release of a report called life in the valley economy. it showed that those in the middle and lower brackets had a drop in their median income of 3.2%, hitting the lowest point in 11 years. >> i think the purpose of this was to say we need to be inclusive in silicon valley. we need to have people that have a fair wage, a minimum wage, the right skills and be all in it together to be productive for the future. >> today's summit was organized by working...
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they took the action because the economy appears weaker now. >>> an wall street today stocks dipped on news of the announcement but they rebounded somewhat. the dow is down 13 to 12,824. the nasdaq is up .69 at 2,930. and the s&p is down 2 at 1,355. >>> question, what would you do if you saw smoke coming out of a sewer hole cover? i am consumer editor tom vacar, what you need to know. >> and it was hot out there today, but a major cool down coming your way, i will let you know how much cooler in your neighborhood. >> and we continue our live coverage. a massive traffic back up in the san francisco embarcardero. this is one of the results from a massive fire at pier 29. @@0 hmm, it says here that cheerios helps lower cholesterol as part of a heart healthy diet. that's true. ...but you still have to go to the gym. ♪ the one and only, cheerios >>> more live coverage of a developing situation. news chopper 2 is over a traffic mess at san francisco's embarcardero. that line of cars is the result of a fire that happened at pier 29. it happened before 2:00. and we are still seeing the traff
they took the action because the economy appears weaker now. >>> an wall street today stocks dipped on news of the announcement but they rebounded somewhat. the dow is down 13 to 12,824. the nasdaq is up .69 at 2,930. and the s&p is down 2 at 1,355. >>> question, what would you do if you saw smoke coming out of a sewer hole cover? i am consumer editor tom vacar, what you need to know. >> and it was hot out there today, but a major cool down coming your way, i will...
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. >> we got too many regulations in the economy. if the economy, given a chance to recover, at that point, when everybody can agree we are back where we were 5 years ago, it that would be the time to think about it. >> reporter: under the new rules, in 2018, 4% of all new cars would have to be 0 emission and that caps off at 15%. sal castaneda, ktvu channel 2 news. beginning today taxes and feeze in airfares won't be hiddenment and. -- fees in airfares won't be hidden anymore. aims also must give passengers 24 hours to cancel without penality and prefunds of bag fees are required if your suit case doesn't arrive with you. >> we want to make sure people are treated with respect. the idea they are playing money, they know what they are paying for. >> passengers must be notified of flight delays of more than 30 minutes. >>> fisherman's warf is do for a face lift. they plan to upgrade making it pedestrian friendly, widening the sidewalk and narrowing the street. estimated to cost $5 million and they hope to have it done before the ameri
. >> we got too many regulations in the economy. if the economy, given a chance to recover, at that point, when everybody can agree we are back where we were 5 years ago, it that would be the time to think about it. >> reporter: under the new rules, in 2018, 4% of all new cars would have to be 0 emission and that caps off at 15%. sal castaneda, ktvu channel 2 news. beginning today taxes and feeze in airfares won't be hiddenment and. -- fees in airfares won't be hidden anymore. aims...
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>> we are going disney world. >> i would take a break from work and stimulate the economy and share the wealth. >> i hope i have a winner any way. look me up if i do and we will share. >> whoever wins will be very popular all of the u.s. the mega million jackpot is now at $647 million and it's still growing. >> new information coming out about yahoo. what we are learning about changes in the works. plus the switch is -- the new source of energy this school will be using. >>> and the starring role of bay area hospital in a new documentary. we love gardening... yeah, but the feeling wasn't always mutual. i want you to grow big! if you grow for me, you'll get cookies for free. nothing worked. ♪ but we started using miracle-gro garden soil. you just mix it with your backyard soil... and it feeds your plants for up to 3 months. my plants grew bigger... more beautiful... with more flowers and vegetables. guaranteed. everything changed with miracle-gro. for you are these flowers, like soap is for showers. everyone grows with miracle-gro. . >>> yahoo about to undergo a major restructuring. th
>> we are going disney world. >> i would take a break from work and stimulate the economy and share the wealth. >> i hope i have a winner any way. look me up if i do and we will share. >> whoever wins will be very popular all of the u.s. the mega million jackpot is now at $647 million and it's still growing. >> new information coming out about yahoo. what we are learning about changes in the works. plus the switch is -- the new source of energy this school will be...
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in this economy they are competing against more experienced workers also looking for a job. with no job, she is working towards getting her ged. the economy with the lack of federal funds is making it tougher for young people to find work. many governments also facing tight budgets are left to find creative ways to support their youth. >> reporter: she was hired through a youth jobs program. >> this is what i like to do. gives me experience to show me how things work. >> reporter: federal stimulus money ran out in 2010. officials say investing in youth now will pay off in the long run. >>> today the syrian national counsel took aim at president obama as they called on the u.s. and other powers to work to stop the bloodshed in syria. >> we would like to say to president obama that waiting for election day to make the right decision is unacceptable for syrians. we can't understand a super power ignores the killings of tens of thousands. >> the rec cross shelter declared the -- the red cross declared the conflict a civil war. >>> in other news of the world, in nepal 38 people d
in this economy they are competing against more experienced workers also looking for a job. with no job, she is working towards getting her ged. the economy with the lack of federal funds is making it tougher for young people to find work. many governments also facing tight budgets are left to find creative ways to support their youth. >> reporter: she was hired through a youth jobs program. >> this is what i like to do. gives me experience to show me how things work. >>...
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he said that job gains in what he admitted is still a struggling economy. he urged congress to extend the bush era tax cuts except for those who earn $250,000 a more. >> facebook recovered a little today after hitting a new low. stock went to about $21 a share. that's still down from the first offering of $38 a share. the ceo himself has lost about $9 billion since the ipo in may. yesterday he lost more than 420 million. he owns about half a billion facebook shares. >>> another network, linked in has seen its fortunes go up. the site second quarter revenue shot up 90% to $228 million, stock rose 16% today closing at $108 a share. >> higher humidity and calmer winds helped crews get a better handle on a wildfire. this evening 100 homes are still under evacuation orders, the fire burned 900 acres and is 0% contained. they believe it was sparked by human activity on the median. >>> an aalert still in effect in solano because of a grass fire. flames were seen around 3:00 near the northbound lanes of interstate 680 near marsh view road. crews cleaning up but the
he said that job gains in what he admitted is still a struggling economy. he urged congress to extend the bush era tax cuts except for those who earn $250,000 a more. >> facebook recovered a little today after hitting a new low. stock went to about $21 a share. that's still down from the first offering of $38 a share. the ceo himself has lost about $9 billion since the ipo in may. yesterday he lost more than 420 million. he owns about half a billion facebook shares. >>> another...
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they say unemployment and the sour economy have caused people to cut off buying new cars and trucks. >> driver also soon have another bay bridge closer. the upper deck of the bridge is going to shut for three days next month to make big changes. the changes involve creating a detour that will let construction crews complete the new eastern span of the bridge months ahead of schedule. we have animation tonight to show you what is boeing done. caltrans released this video today. it shows what the bridge will look like after the president's day weekend. some westbound lanes will shift but caltrans said people should have no trouble going over the change. >> after it reopens tuesday morning they will jog a little bit to the south. it's not a real safety risk. >> that closure will happen from eight friday february 1st to -- to 5:00 a.m. tuesday february 21st. those dates incorrect. ly have to get back to you. caltrans is encouraging everybody to use alternative routes or public transit. it's the president's day weekend. that's the weekend it'll be closed it's only the upper deck. caltrans
they say unemployment and the sour economy have caused people to cut off buying new cars and trucks. >> driver also soon have another bay bridge closer. the upper deck of the bridge is going to shut for three days next month to make big changes. the changes involve creating a detour that will let construction crews complete the new eastern span of the bridge months ahead of schedule. we have animation tonight to show you what is boeing done. caltrans released this video today. it shows...
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closer to heading off the automatic tax increases and spending cuts economists have said could push the economy into another recession. the dow dropped 42 points today. the nasdaq was up by 9. the s&p closed by by 2. >>> a carbon monoxide scare that sent four people to the hospital in san francisco may have been a false alarm. for instance fire facers were called to a -- san francisco firefighters were called to a home last night where several family member complained of being sick and said they heard a fire alarm. thirteen people, including small children, were taken to the hospital, and some were found to have elevated levels of carbon monoxide, but pg & e found no gas leaks in the home. officials say it can be caused by smoking cigarettes. the >>> a fake press release stating that google had purchased ikoa inc. caused an up roar this morning. the report was that google paid $400 million for the company. the phoney release has since been moved. it could have been an attempt by criminals to boost share price, which is punishable by jail time. >>> there are big changes coming your way. it's goi
closer to heading off the automatic tax increases and spending cuts economists have said could push the economy into another recession. the dow dropped 42 points today. the nasdaq was up by 9. the s&p closed by by 2. >>> a carbon monoxide scare that sent four people to the hospital in san francisco may have been a false alarm. for instance fire facers were called to a -- san francisco firefighters were called to a home last night where several family member complained of being sick...
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with the economy. lot of employers with cutting back on healthcare, on pensions. we have to level the playing field here. >> reporter: analysts agree these are difficult times for union workers to get concessions for management. >> employers are very reluctant to offer high wages because there is such a large supply of unemployed labor. >> reporter: still over all they say the economy is improving, it is just recovering slowly. >> california was hit worse than the rest of the country. we are digging ourselves out of a deeper hole. >> reporter: analysts say economic rebound is 2-3 years away but the major indication appear to be moving in the right direction. rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the irs says refunds are running that same dollar amount as last year. the average refund this year is $2,946 down from $3,022. that ads up to 174 billion the government has been holding on to interest free. they have seen an 11% increase in the number of people filing electronic returns. >>> 85% of americans want
with the economy. lot of employers with cutting back on healthcare, on pensions. we have to level the playing field here. >> reporter: analysts agree these are difficult times for union workers to get concessions for management. >> employers are very reluctant to offer high wages because there is such a large supply of unemployed labor. >> reporter: still over all they say the economy is improving, it is just recovering slowly. >> california was hit worse than the rest...
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. >> i can't attest to the fact the economy is coming back. it is coming back right here because they are selling and building. >> reporter: nationwide new home construction hasn't seen this much activity in four years. >> we are seeing an uptick in 70. >> reporter: fueling it, job growth and increased consumer confidence and low home prices and record low interest rates, more people can qualify for a loan. >> housing is more affordable. if they get into a house, over long term it is a positive investment. >> a lumber company had to chop it down. a miller had to mill it. a construction company bought it with other things to make it into a home and all of this means jobs, jobs, jobs. >> starting to see job creation. more job growth within the industry. >> reporter: that is good since some 300,000 californians who were in the construction trades at the peak before the crash are still looking for work. reporting live, consumer editor tom vacar ktvu channel 2 news. >>> at 6:00 a boom of a different sort, how what is going on in the housing market
. >> i can't attest to the fact the economy is coming back. it is coming back right here because they are selling and building. >> reporter: nationwide new home construction hasn't seen this much activity in four years. >> we are seeing an uptick in 70. >> reporter: fueling it, job growth and increased consumer confidence and low home prices and record low interest rates, more people can qualify for a loan. >> housing is more affordable. if they get into a house,...
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. >> our economy gaining steam, still fragile it's important we prevent a tax increase on 160 million. >> reporter: the hard fought by bi-partisan measure is a win for the president. republicans made a concession, agreeing to extend the cuts without finding a way to pay for it. still, many in the gop and some democrats remain frustrated with how much will be added to the deficit. some call it a shell game. >> we are taking the money out of your social security trust fund to extend the program here to give you a so-called tax break. >> reporter: the minority leader praised it. >> this represents a victory for the middle class in our country and i salute the president for going out there so strongly and taking message to the american people. >> reporter: now california senators voted yes today but oakland congresswoman barbara lee and lynn woosley voted no. the president will sign it into law after he is back home from his fundraising trip. >> san francisco's rent control policy could be hurting small property owners. a new york time report said investors of small rental buildings getti
. >> our economy gaining steam, still fragile it's important we prevent a tax increase on 160 million. >> reporter: the hard fought by bi-partisan measure is a win for the president. republicans made a concession, agreeing to extend the cuts without finding a way to pay for it. still, many in the gop and some democrats remain frustrated with how much will be added to the deficit. some call it a shell game. >> we are taking the money out of your social security trust fund to...
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wall street, comments from the president made it sound less likely the fed will act to stimulate the economy and as a result stocks went down. the dow is down 115 to 13,057. the nasdaq is down 20 at 3,053. the s&p is down 11 at 1,402. >>> general motors has plans for a new compact car. they will invest $220 million into ohio factories for a redesign of the car. the current model gets 35-mile as gallon. -- miles a gallon. it is expected on the market in 2014. >>> they are retraining agents after allegations of racial profiling. all tsa agents have to take a refresher course. it will reinforce profiling is not tolerated. they come after agents accused agents of targeting minorities. >> bad guys come in all different shapes and sizes. >> the program keeps people safe but it doesn't work if they are profiling. >>> let's talk about our weather now, over to our chief meteorologist bill martin. today seemed like yesterday. >> i was going to ask you. very similar. each day. most areas dropped a couple degrees but it was subtle. last night was a deep marine layer, over 2,000 feet. this morning there
wall street, comments from the president made it sound less likely the fed will act to stimulate the economy and as a result stocks went down. the dow is down 115 to 13,057. the nasdaq is down 20 at 3,053. the s&p is down 11 at 1,402. >>> general motors has plans for a new compact car. they will invest $220 million into ohio factories for a redesign of the car. the current model gets 35-mile as gallon. -- miles a gallon. it is expected on the market in 2014. >>> they are...